Rohit Sharma vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Rohit Sharma vs Joe Root: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 13–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Joe Root's 51.15.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Rohit Sharma's 48.95 — a slim margin of 2.2 runs per dismissal. Rohit Sharma has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (11,895 vs 7,826). Rohit Sharma's 34 ODI centuries to Joe Root's 20 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at SR 140.9. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma leads with 7,329 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Joe Root leads on international wickets (110 vs 12 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Rohit Sharma leads in most categories. Joe Root does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Rohit Sharma vs Joe Root
Rohit Sharma leads 13–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma leads in more batting categories overall, while Joe Root holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Rohit Sharma's average of 48.95 and 11895 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 34).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Rohit Sharma's 40.58 — a significant gap of 10.06 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 126.31).
Rohit Sharma leads in IPL run-scoring with 7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Rohit Sharma also leads in IPL sixes (323 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Joe Root has taken 110 international wickets compared to Rohit Sharma's 12. Rohit Sharma has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.605 vs 7.92).
Both Rohit Sharma and Joe Root achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Joe Root's 51.15 in that format.
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